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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632, 946.56 and 535.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632, 946.56 and 535.04 is: 801.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632 : 946.56 = 535.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632/946.56 = 535.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632x = 946.56 × 535.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632x = 506,447.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,447.46/632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.34

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